Nursing & Midwifery
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Diabetes risk for shift workers
Women who work on rotating night shifts face a massively increased risk of developing diabetes, researchers warned today. Read more
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Parents urged to tackle baby obesity
Parents are being asked whether they would welcome more help to prevent their babies becoming too fat – after a study identified key areas of confusion. Read more
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Birth choice urged as study shows "safe" pregnancies
Women with straightforward pregnancies should be allowed to choose where they give birth – but this may not apply to first pregnancies, according to a landmark British study published today. Read more
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Backing for delayed umbilical cord clamping
Delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord can protect babies from low iron levels at four months of age, researchers say today. Read more
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Dads to learn maternity care
British dads are set to be told more about how they can care for the mothers of their children after birth, it was announced today. Read more
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Women ‘need’ breast screening support
Women who do not go to breast screening say fear, anxiety and embarrassment are the main reasons, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Hounds to help hearts
A major initiative to use dogs to help heart patients recover fitness is launched today at a British hospital. Read more
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Cancer women need fertility advice
Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer need to be given advice on how they can preserve fertility, a major conference was told today. Read more
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Domestic violence training urged
Specialist training can massively assist GPs and practice nurses in identifying women who are victims of domestic violence, researchers reported today. Read more
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Flu jab urged for asthma
Asthma campaigners have urged people with the condition to ensure they get the flu vaccine. Read more